Palmgrove Park

If you’re after a low-key spot where the kids can actually burn some energy without the chaos of a packed playground, this one delivers. The climbing structure and swings keep the 3-to-10 crowd busy, and the sandbox is always a hit with the younger ones. A few decent shade trees mean you’re not completely cooked while you watch them, which matters in this part of the world. It’s a quiet neighbourhood park — nothing flashy — but you’ve got One Mile Beach basically around the corner and a lake nearby, so you can easily make a full morning of it. Locals know it’s one of those places you come to slow down.